Echoing the call to go with the FWD! Having lived in the Northeast a long time I can definitely tell you they do better in the snow and ice than RWD. Did the whole skid and spin out thing and hit a tree with my RWD in the old days so I much prefer the FWD now!
The Mazda's a nice car but I'd say try 'em both out and see what you feel best in!
PS: 'Grats on the job offer, Maz!
[ 04-03-2007, 08:44 AM: Message edited by: Cloudbringer ]